Polarity Wednesday, January 6th, 2016
Polar Bond - the attractive force that hold atoms together that share electrons unevenly (diapole) Polar Molecule - a molecule with two partially charged ends, lopsided for charge (diapole) Which molecules have diapoles and which ones ARE diapoles? HCl CO2 H2O F2
Electronegativity - the ability of an atom to attract and hold on to an electron from another atom
Electronegativity Periodic Trend
Complete Polar Bears and Penquins Activity
Polarity & Lewis Structures Each partner is responsible for drawing one lewis structure. Partners should switch and check each other’s drawings. Copy each other’s drawings onto your own papers. Discuss with your partner which is more polar. Write up your answer on the space provided.